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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 18, 1994 (#2) #1941 LEE AND WANDA nSCHBACH - 3135 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:13 TO 7:58 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mr. and Mrs. Fischbach and John Spencer, their consultant, were present. Mabusth explained the application had been withdrawn from the June Planning Commission meeting to allow applicants more time to prepare for review. Under previous ownership, this property was involved with a variance application, portions of which were after-the-fact, dealing with the removal of a concrete patio and replacement with a grade level deck at 144 s.f. As part of the approval condition the owner was to remove plastic beneath extensive crushed rock landscaping areas. The owners at that time refused and never proceeded with plans for a balcony. At this time the present owners propose removal of the upper level three season porch, and the construction of a two story addition located approximately 21 ’ from the edge of the pond which is now considered part of the main lake of Lake Minnetonka. The 3’ upper level deck will be located 18’ from the edge of the pond. The expansion of an entry addition is also proposed which does not require setback variances but there are hardcover excesses in the 75- 250 ’ setback area. Major reductions in hardcover are proposed in the 75-250 ’ setback area. Lot coverage exists at 14.2% and is proposed at 15.04% requiring a variance of .04%. Chair Schroeder asked whether the reductions were coming from plastic removal. Mabusth conHrmed noting that all the plastic would be removed. John Spencer described the proposed plan and stated the deck was achially being make into a structure. Chair Schroeder asked whether there was public interest. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson, 3105 North Shore Drive, who are neighbors, stated the proposal would be a nice improvement. Chair Schroeder explained that hardcover regulations are in place to protect Lake Minnetonl^ and voiced concern with the large addition of hardcover close to the Lake. Removing the plastic counts as a credit towards removal but actually it should never have been placed within the area. He asked what will be done to the area after the removal of plastic. Mr. Fischback said the landscape plan had not been completed but grass or flowers would be put in. The majority of the lot is in a no build zone which limit.' the amount of space with which to build on but the proposed improvements will finally offer a view of the lake and make the house more enjoyable.